1 hr. ago
A post in r/nextfuckinglevel shared video of Chinese cosplayer Dalaotian, a Douyin and TikTok creator known for hyper-realistic robot cosplay that has left viewers questioning whether she is human.
In one clip, a man asks her directly if she is real, and she responds, "I am real human," before smiling. Other clips appeared to show passersby stopping to stare, open-mouthed, as she walked through public ******* es.
Dalaotian is a 30-year-old influencer from Sichuan province, China, standing over 6 feet 3 inches tall, according to the South China Morning Post. She has amassed roughly five million followers and typically wears a metallic silver bodysuit, light blue cosmetic contact lenses, and a short bob wig styled after anime characters, occasionally shifting her aesthetic to resemble Barbie instead.
Several replies focused on her physical proportions as the key to the effect. One commenter wrote, "It's really the tiny waist that sells it I think. You just don't expect someone to have that unusually small waist compared to shoulders hips etc. The face definitely helps. She looks like Battle Angel Alita lol."
One commenter repeated an unverified claim about the cost of her transformation. They wrote, "I read in another post that she has spent about 150k in surgeries. That can't be healthy." The figure appears to be inaccurate, according to subsequent reporting.
#China #human #commenter #waist
In one clip, a man asks her directly if she is real, and she responds, "I am real human," before smiling. Other clips appeared to show passersby stopping to stare, open-mouthed, as she walked through public ******* es.
Dalaotian is a 30-year-old influencer from Sichuan province, China, standing over 6 feet 3 inches tall, according to the South China Morning Post. She has amassed roughly five million followers and typically wears a metallic silver bodysuit, light blue cosmetic contact lenses, and a short bob wig styled after anime characters, occasionally shifting her aesthetic to resemble Barbie instead.
Several replies focused on her physical proportions as the key to the effect. One commenter wrote, "It's really the tiny waist that sells it I think. You just don't expect someone to have that unusually small waist compared to shoulders hips etc. The face definitely helps. She looks like Battle Angel Alita lol."
One commenter repeated an unverified claim about the cost of her transformation. They wrote, "I read in another post that she has spent about 150k in surgeries. That can't be healthy." The figure appears to be inaccurate, according to subsequent reporting.
#China #human #commenter #waist
7 hours ago
Nvidia shares have shown explosive growth since ChatGPT launched in late 2022. The stock minted a lot of millionaires and retail investors rejoiced. But doubts are creeping in now and growth is not what it used to be. The logical question every long-term investor asks is this: what is the next Nvidia? Which stocks can you get in early on for the big gains?
To find out what retail investors are betting on, we went through long discussion threads on the Reddit subreddits r/Stocks_Picks and r/TheRaceTo10Million. We skipped the one-word ticker drops and the pump posts. We picked two stocks where Redditors named specific reasons for their bullishness. Let's see whether their arguments have juice.
Zeta sells enterprise marketing software. Big brands use its platform to find customers, target them, and message them through one system instead of paying five different vendors. Its moat is the data. Zeta owns its consumer dataset rather than renting it, covering more than 535 million profiles.
Redditors like the growing market Zeta is moving into and two partnerships the company signed this year. Earlier this year, Zeta partnered with OpenAI and Palantir. Under the Palantir deal, Zeta rebuilds its data cloud on Palantir's Foundry software. Redditors also point out that Zeta is expanding from marketing software into business intelligence, which is a much bigger market. One commenter gave a careful two-sided read. He flagged the shift to positive GAAP profitability and the raised fiscal 2026 guidance, but said he would not chase the stock short term unless the price holds above the post-earnings range.
Bull case. Zeta is solving a key problem for major companies. Paying five vendors costs more, and the separate systems do not share data properly, so the marketing team ends up with an incomplete picture of its own customers. Zeta's pitch is that one platform handles all of it. That pitch is working on the customers that matter most. In the second quarter of fiscal 2026, super-scaled account count grew 17% year over year to 197, and the average revenue from each of those accounts grew 17%.
#Marketing #data
To find out what retail investors are betting on, we went through long discussion threads on the Reddit subreddits r/Stocks_Picks and r/TheRaceTo10Million. We skipped the one-word ticker drops and the pump posts. We picked two stocks where Redditors named specific reasons for their bullishness. Let's see whether their arguments have juice.
Zeta sells enterprise marketing software. Big brands use its platform to find customers, target them, and message them through one system instead of paying five different vendors. Its moat is the data. Zeta owns its consumer dataset rather than renting it, covering more than 535 million profiles.
Redditors like the growing market Zeta is moving into and two partnerships the company signed this year. Earlier this year, Zeta partnered with OpenAI and Palantir. Under the Palantir deal, Zeta rebuilds its data cloud on Palantir's Foundry software. Redditors also point out that Zeta is expanding from marketing software into business intelligence, which is a much bigger market. One commenter gave a careful two-sided read. He flagged the shift to positive GAAP profitability and the raised fiscal 2026 guidance, but said he would not chase the stock short term unless the price holds above the post-earnings range.
Bull case. Zeta is solving a key problem for major companies. Paying five vendors costs more, and the separate systems do not share data properly, so the marketing team ends up with an incomplete picture of its own customers. Zeta's pitch is that one platform handles all of it. That pitch is working on the customers that matter most. In the second quarter of fiscal 2026, super-scaled account count grew 17% year over year to 197, and the average revenue from each of those accounts grew 17%.
#Marketing #data
15 hours ago
Victoria's Secret launched a new ad campaign with a model who looks like Office alum Mindy Kaling.
Kaling responded to the speculation on her Instagram Stories.
The actress has collaborated in the fashion world on several occasions.
When Victoria's Secret launched a new ad campaign last month, numerous social media users all wondered the same thing: Is Mindy Kaling modeling lingerie?
An image advertising the brand's Very ******* y Collection features a woman that looks uncannily similar to the Office alum, and over a dozen commenters compared the photo to Kaling on the Victoria's Secret Instagram page. But is it actually her?
#Instagram #looks #alum
Kaling responded to the speculation on her Instagram Stories.
The actress has collaborated in the fashion world on several occasions.
When Victoria's Secret launched a new ad campaign last month, numerous social media users all wondered the same thing: Is Mindy Kaling modeling lingerie?
An image advertising the brand's Very ******* y Collection features a woman that looks uncannily similar to the Office alum, and over a dozen commenters compared the photo to Kaling on the Victoria's Secret Instagram page. But is it actually her?
#Instagram #looks #alum
2 days ago
Jared Padalecki deleted a public message supporting Perez Hilton during his hospitalization after saying he had been unaware of the extent of the celebrity blogger's controversial history.
The Supernatural actor initially reached out to Hilton on August 8 after the blogger was hospitalized following a disturbing TikTok livestream in which he appeared to harm himself. Padalecki encouraged him to accept support and told him that difficult periods can pass.
A day later, Padalecki removed the message after commenters directed his attention to Hilton's past celebrity coverage. "I didn't know," the actor wrote in his initial response. "It's been brought to my attention. I'm sorry."
Padalecki later explained that he knew Hilton had been a sensationalist tabloid personality and had heard that the blogger had written unkind things about him, but said he had never researched Hilton or understood the broader criticism surrounding his work.
Padalecki expanded on the deletion in a follow-up message reported by Entertainment Weekly. "I had ABSOLUTELY NO IDEA about his past," he wrote.
#hilton #actor #attention
The Supernatural actor initially reached out to Hilton on August 8 after the blogger was hospitalized following a disturbing TikTok livestream in which he appeared to harm himself. Padalecki encouraged him to accept support and told him that difficult periods can pass.
A day later, Padalecki removed the message after commenters directed his attention to Hilton's past celebrity coverage. "I didn't know," the actor wrote in his initial response. "It's been brought to my attention. I'm sorry."
Padalecki later explained that he knew Hilton had been a sensationalist tabloid personality and had heard that the blogger had written unkind things about him, but said he had never researched Hilton or understood the broader criticism surrounding his work.
Padalecki expanded on the deletion in a follow-up message reported by Entertainment Weekly. "I had ABSOLUTELY NO IDEA about his past," he wrote.
#hilton #actor #attention
3 days ago
The singer has spent years fielding comments about her body, ******* uality and appearance. This time, she decided to give critics a taste of their own medicine.
Chloe Bailey has apparently decided that taking the high road is optional.
The 28-year-old singer and actress recently revealed how she responded after a cheerful TikTok from Saint Lucia drew nasty comments about her makeup-free appearance. Instead of ignoring the people calling her "ugly," Bailey said she clicked on their profiles, took a closer look at their photos and returned the criticism.
Her strategy, as she described it, was simple: "bully back."
Bailey said some of the commenters ultimately deleted their remarks after she responded, turning what could have been another round of online scrutiny into something she found considerably more satisfying.
#comments #responded #chloe #TikTok
Chloe Bailey has apparently decided that taking the high road is optional.
The 28-year-old singer and actress recently revealed how she responded after a cheerful TikTok from Saint Lucia drew nasty comments about her makeup-free appearance. Instead of ignoring the people calling her "ugly," Bailey said she clicked on their profiles, took a closer look at their photos and returned the criticism.
Her strategy, as she described it, was simple: "bully back."
Bailey said some of the commenters ultimately deleted their remarks after she responded, turning what could have been another round of online scrutiny into something she found considerably more satisfying.
#comments #responded #chloe #TikTok
4 days ago
John Goodman's years-long health transformation is attracting fresh attention after actor David DeLuise shared an unexpected photograph from a grocery store encounter.
The casual selfie, posted August 6th, shows the 74-year-old Roseanne star smiling beside DeLuise in a supermarket aisle. Some commenters said they initially struggled to recognize Goodman, while others focused on seeing two familiar television actors together.
The photograph captures a much slimmer Goodman, but the change is far from new. He has spoken publicly for years about losing approximately 200 pounds after once approaching 400, describing the transformation as a gradual effort built around sobriety, portion control, changes to his diet and regular exercise.
Goodman has also resisted treating the weight loss as a finished project. He has described maintaining his health as an ongoing process, including periods when his exercise routine slipped and he had to recommit.
DeLuise shared the photograph after unexpectedly running into Goodman while shopping. The Wizards of Waverly Place actor called Goodman a "legend," while his post quickly filled with reactions to both the encounter and Goodman's appearance.
#Health
The casual selfie, posted August 6th, shows the 74-year-old Roseanne star smiling beside DeLuise in a supermarket aisle. Some commenters said they initially struggled to recognize Goodman, while others focused on seeing two familiar television actors together.
The photograph captures a much slimmer Goodman, but the change is far from new. He has spoken publicly for years about losing approximately 200 pounds after once approaching 400, describing the transformation as a gradual effort built around sobriety, portion control, changes to his diet and regular exercise.
Goodman has also resisted treating the weight loss as a finished project. He has described maintaining his health as an ongoing process, including periods when his exercise routine slipped and he had to recommit.
DeLuise shared the photograph after unexpectedly running into Goodman while shopping. The Wizards of Waverly Place actor called Goodman a "legend," while his post quickly filled with reactions to both the encounter and Goodman's appearance.
#Health
7 days ago
One of the commenters on the Daulton Varsho lab asked if I would do a lab on Trevor Larnach. Usually, I don't pay much attention to what hasn't been done, but multiple reports have now indicated that a deal was in place to send Bryan Abreu to the Twins in exchange for Larnach. According to all of those sources, Jim Crane nixed the deal. Before I dive into numbers, we should probably look at the differences between the two deals.
Everyone has opined about the Varsho deal. The primary criticism is that you traded away a pitcher with years of control (can become a free agent following the 2029 season) for a player with no control beyond this season. However, Arrighetti had minimal present value. He was 7-5 with a 4.60 ERA, but virtually all of those wins came in a brilliant first month that saw him win the Pitcher of the Month Award. He was not currently in the Astros rotation and some would argue that he wouldn't likely rejoin it unless there were major injuries. So, this was a classic get something now for someone that could help in the future kind of deal.
As much as I have enjoyed covering performance in spurts lately, the overall numbers on Arrighetti tell a story. He is 15-23 with a 4.66 ERA. He had a really good month in 2024 and a really good month this season. Take those two months away and he is a 5.00 ERA pitcher. Naturally, the Blue Jays are thinking but what if he can become THAT pitcher again? The deal makes sense for them because they aren't going anywhere this season anyway, so why not trade for a lottery ticket?
The Larnach trade is different because you would have traded a pitcher that has an ERA near 2.00 since May 1st. Abreu is useful to you right now and certainly has been lately. The fact that the trade was vetoed by ownership means one of two things (both can be true at the same time). First, Jim Crane has little confidence in Dana Brown, so he is micromanaging him through the end of his contract. Secondly, Crane might actually be interested in re-signing Abreu and that wouldn't happen if he is dealt.
Both of those statements deserves some additional focus, but I will save that for another piece. In this piece, we will look at what Brown was thinking and whether there was some upside there. Larnach has only been a regular for three seasons, so we will go back three years instead of five like we did for Varsho. However, we are looking at the same numbers as yesterday's piece except I will jettison bases per out for now.
#abreu #numbers
Everyone has opined about the Varsho deal. The primary criticism is that you traded away a pitcher with years of control (can become a free agent following the 2029 season) for a player with no control beyond this season. However, Arrighetti had minimal present value. He was 7-5 with a 4.60 ERA, but virtually all of those wins came in a brilliant first month that saw him win the Pitcher of the Month Award. He was not currently in the Astros rotation and some would argue that he wouldn't likely rejoin it unless there were major injuries. So, this was a classic get something now for someone that could help in the future kind of deal.
As much as I have enjoyed covering performance in spurts lately, the overall numbers on Arrighetti tell a story. He is 15-23 with a 4.66 ERA. He had a really good month in 2024 and a really good month this season. Take those two months away and he is a 5.00 ERA pitcher. Naturally, the Blue Jays are thinking but what if he can become THAT pitcher again? The deal makes sense for them because they aren't going anywhere this season anyway, so why not trade for a lottery ticket?
The Larnach trade is different because you would have traded a pitcher that has an ERA near 2.00 since May 1st. Abreu is useful to you right now and certainly has been lately. The fact that the trade was vetoed by ownership means one of two things (both can be true at the same time). First, Jim Crane has little confidence in Dana Brown, so he is micromanaging him through the end of his contract. Secondly, Crane might actually be interested in re-signing Abreu and that wouldn't happen if he is dealt.
Both of those statements deserves some additional focus, but I will save that for another piece. In this piece, we will look at what Brown was thinking and whether there was some upside there. Larnach has only been a regular for three seasons, so we will go back three years instead of five like we did for Varsho. However, we are looking at the same numbers as yesterday's piece except I will jettison bases per out for now.
#abreu #numbers
7 days ago
Ariana Grande has been concerningly thin for years now, but the online discourse about her body exploded this week after she released the music video for "Petal," the **** le track of her most recent album. The video's storyline, in which the 33-year-old pop singer gets "Carrie"-style revenge for men's misogynist judgments, was completely overshadowed by fan alarm at Grande's apparent emaciation. Set in the 1960s, the colorful retro fashions hang off her skeletal frame.
"I can't even enjoy the video without thinking she looks sickly every second she is on the screen," one person posted on YouTube.
"At this point, im [sic] judging her team, friends, and family," the video's top commenter said. "This is insane."
"She's is surrounded by enablers," another wrote. "Eating disorders are not a joke."
These comments aren't outliers. To the contrary, the entire discussion on YouTube was about Grande's body, not the video's visuals or the music, a lovely torch song where she compares herself to a "petal in the pavement." While she likely intended the lyric to be empowering, instead it feels more like a metaphor for her apparent physical fragility.
#youtube #body #apparent
"I can't even enjoy the video without thinking she looks sickly every second she is on the screen," one person posted on YouTube.
"At this point, im [sic] judging her team, friends, and family," the video's top commenter said. "This is insane."
"She's is surrounded by enablers," another wrote. "Eating disorders are not a joke."
These comments aren't outliers. To the contrary, the entire discussion on YouTube was about Grande's body, not the video's visuals or the music, a lovely torch song where she compares herself to a "petal in the pavement." While she likely intended the lyric to be empowering, instead it feels more like a metaphor for her apparent physical fragility.
#youtube #body #apparent
8 days ago
Grammy nominee Tate McRae is continuing to take heat for her perceived **** ociation with the MAGA movement, after she refused to outright deny the speculation in a recent Variety interview in which she pointed to her support of LGBTQ+ and women's causes and said she thinks it's "pretty obvious" what side of the aisle she stands on.
Tate McRae attends the 2026 Met Gala.
McRae was asked about the **** umption—fueled largely by her rumored relationship with hockey star Jack Hughes and recent collaboration with country singer Morgan Wallen—and responded, "I like to say my piece through organizations I support," reportedly in reference to The Trevor Project, which focuses on suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth, and the Global Fund for Women, which supports gender equality movements.
McRae, a Forbes 30 Under 30 alumna, said she thinks it's "pretty obvious what kind of person I am and the things I support, and I hope that my fans can see that through the things that I'm putting my energy towards."
The singer has since been slammed for refusing to outright state that she's not affiliated with President Donald Trump's Make American Great Again movement, with online commenters suggesting her silence speaks "volumes."
#support #outright #pretty
Tate McRae attends the 2026 Met Gala.
McRae was asked about the **** umption—fueled largely by her rumored relationship with hockey star Jack Hughes and recent collaboration with country singer Morgan Wallen—and responded, "I like to say my piece through organizations I support," reportedly in reference to The Trevor Project, which focuses on suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth, and the Global Fund for Women, which supports gender equality movements.
McRae, a Forbes 30 Under 30 alumna, said she thinks it's "pretty obvious what kind of person I am and the things I support, and I hope that my fans can see that through the things that I'm putting my energy towards."
The singer has since been slammed for refusing to outright state that she's not affiliated with President Donald Trump's Make American Great Again movement, with online commenters suggesting her silence speaks "volumes."
#support #outright #pretty
10 days ago
A TikTok video showing a woman venting over a parking ticket drew heated reactions after she claimed an officer ticketed her less than a minute after she left her vehicle. The clip resurfaced on X, where commenters focused less on the fine and more on the woman's decision to leave her children in the car.
The original video came from TikTok creator charmz_x8. The X account EBTtok later re-shared the clip, where it drew over 194,000 views and 4,300 likes at the time of publication.
The video opens with the woman sitting in her vehicle. She appeared frustrated as she described receiving a parking citation.
"I park for one f**ing minute," she said. "I almost sht myself." She explained that she had rushed inside to use the bathroom while her daughters remained in the vehicle.
According to the woman, she returned before she could even finish using the restroom. "I couldn't even finish," she said. "It wasn't even a whole f***ing minute."
#vehicle #less
The original video came from TikTok creator charmz_x8. The X account EBTtok later re-shared the clip, where it drew over 194,000 views and 4,300 likes at the time of publication.
The video opens with the woman sitting in her vehicle. She appeared frustrated as she described receiving a parking citation.
"I park for one f**ing minute," she said. "I almost sht myself." She explained that she had rushed inside to use the bathroom while her daughters remained in the vehicle.
According to the woman, she returned before she could even finish using the restroom. "I couldn't even finish," she said. "It wasn't even a whole f***ing minute."
#vehicle #less
12 days ago
Online, Millennials are declaring open revolt against their aging Boomer parents. In actual households across America, they're already doing the caregiving anyway—unpaid, exhausted, and often broke.
A three-year-old Reddit thread from r/BoomersBeingFools went viral again this month, with millions relating to a poster who wrote: "Not an issue, we refuse to take care of you. Old folks home it will be." The post was originally written in response to a Vox article warning Millennials were unprepared for a coming elder-care crisis, and its resurgence this July coincided with the symbolic milestone of the first Boomers turning 80.
As the Wall Street Journal reported, citing demographer William Frey of the Brookings Institution, roughly 4 million Baby Boomers will hit that age this year, the first wave of a 76 million-strong generation. Commenters piled on with grievances about housing costs, student debt, and a dismantled social safety net, arguing their refusal to provide care is simply "a consequence" of decisions Boomers made.
It reads like generational war. But the data shows something quite different is actually happening in most American homes.
Far from opting out, Millennials are quietly becoming a caregiving generation almost by default. According to a Population Reference Bureau fact sheet, the number of family caregivers ****** isting older adults grew 32% between 2011 and 2022, rising from 18.2 million to 24.1 million, and adult children remain the single largest category of family caregiver in America, at 40.7%.
#boomers #million #America
A three-year-old Reddit thread from r/BoomersBeingFools went viral again this month, with millions relating to a poster who wrote: "Not an issue, we refuse to take care of you. Old folks home it will be." The post was originally written in response to a Vox article warning Millennials were unprepared for a coming elder-care crisis, and its resurgence this July coincided with the symbolic milestone of the first Boomers turning 80.
As the Wall Street Journal reported, citing demographer William Frey of the Brookings Institution, roughly 4 million Baby Boomers will hit that age this year, the first wave of a 76 million-strong generation. Commenters piled on with grievances about housing costs, student debt, and a dismantled social safety net, arguing their refusal to provide care is simply "a consequence" of decisions Boomers made.
It reads like generational war. But the data shows something quite different is actually happening in most American homes.
Far from opting out, Millennials are quietly becoming a caregiving generation almost by default. According to a Population Reference Bureau fact sheet, the number of family caregivers ****** isting older adults grew 32% between 2011 and 2022, rising from 18.2 million to 24.1 million, and adult children remain the single largest category of family caregiver in America, at 40.7%.
#boomers #million #America
19 days ago
A simple comment from a royal fan left King Charles smiling during a recent public appearance. While greeting well-wishers, the monarch was told he looked just like his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II. His brief, one-word reply quickly caught people's attention online. Since then, many have shared their own thoughts on the resemblance between Charles and the late queen.
King Charles shared a touching moment with a royal fan while attending the RHS Sandringham Flower Show on July 22. The monarch was making his way through the crowd, stopping to shake hands and greet well-wishers, when one admirer made a heartfelt observation.
"You look so much like your mum," the fan told Charles, referring to Queen Elizabeth II. According to ***** O! Magazine's video, the king paused before quietly replying, "Really?" While it was a short response, it appeared to reflect his appreciation for the compliment. The interaction, which was captured on camera, quickly began circulating online.
The exchange also reminded many royal watchers of the similarities between Charles and his late mother. Over the years, the king has often been compared to other members of the royal family. Prince William is one name that frequently comes up. On other occasions, some have also drawn comparisons to the late King Edward VII. However, many believe Charles most closely resembles Queen Elizabeth II.
Meanwhile, another comparison also surfaced online. Beneath ***** O!'s Instagram video of the interaction, one user claimed Charles bears a striking resemblance to Princess Victoria of Hesse, his paternal great-grandmother from Prince Philip's side of the family. While that remains the opinion of one commenter, it added to the discussion surrounding the king's appearance.
#charles #many
King Charles shared a touching moment with a royal fan while attending the RHS Sandringham Flower Show on July 22. The monarch was making his way through the crowd, stopping to shake hands and greet well-wishers, when one admirer made a heartfelt observation.
"You look so much like your mum," the fan told Charles, referring to Queen Elizabeth II. According to ***** O! Magazine's video, the king paused before quietly replying, "Really?" While it was a short response, it appeared to reflect his appreciation for the compliment. The interaction, which was captured on camera, quickly began circulating online.
The exchange also reminded many royal watchers of the similarities between Charles and his late mother. Over the years, the king has often been compared to other members of the royal family. Prince William is one name that frequently comes up. On other occasions, some have also drawn comparisons to the late King Edward VII. However, many believe Charles most closely resembles Queen Elizabeth II.
Meanwhile, another comparison also surfaced online. Beneath ***** O!'s Instagram video of the interaction, one user claimed Charles bears a striking resemblance to Princess Victoria of Hesse, his paternal great-grandmother from Prince Philip's side of the family. While that remains the opinion of one commenter, it added to the discussion surrounding the king's appearance.
#charles #many
19 days ago
A simple comment from a royal fan left King Charles smiling during a recent public appearance. While greeting well-wishers, the monarch was told he looked just like his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II. His brief, one-word reply quickly caught people's attention online. Since then, many have shared their own thoughts on the resemblance between Charles and the late queen.
King Charles shared a touching moment with a royal fan while attending the RHS Sandringham Flower Show on July 22. The monarch was making his way through the crowd, stopping to shake hands and greet well-wishers, when one admirer made a heartfelt observation.
"You look so much like your mum," the fan told Charles, referring to Queen Elizabeth II. According to ****** O! Magazine's video, the king paused before quietly replying, "Really?" While it was a short response, it appeared to reflect his appreciation for the compliment. The interaction, which was captured on camera, quickly began circulating online.
The exchange also reminded many royal watchers of the similarities between Charles and his late mother. Over the years, the king has often been compared to other members of the royal family. Prince William is one name that frequently comes up. On other occasions, some have also drawn comparisons to the late King Edward VII. However, many believe Charles most closely resembles Queen Elizabeth II.
Meanwhile, another comparison also surfaced online. Beneath ****** O!'s Instagram video of the interaction, one user claimed Charles bears a striking resemblance to Princess Victoria of Hesse, his paternal great-grandmother from Prince Philip's side of the family. While that remains the opinion of one commenter, it added to the discussion surrounding the king's appearance.
#charles #royal #late #hello
King Charles shared a touching moment with a royal fan while attending the RHS Sandringham Flower Show on July 22. The monarch was making his way through the crowd, stopping to shake hands and greet well-wishers, when one admirer made a heartfelt observation.
"You look so much like your mum," the fan told Charles, referring to Queen Elizabeth II. According to ****** O! Magazine's video, the king paused before quietly replying, "Really?" While it was a short response, it appeared to reflect his appreciation for the compliment. The interaction, which was captured on camera, quickly began circulating online.
The exchange also reminded many royal watchers of the similarities between Charles and his late mother. Over the years, the king has often been compared to other members of the royal family. Prince William is one name that frequently comes up. On other occasions, some have also drawn comparisons to the late King Edward VII. However, many believe Charles most closely resembles Queen Elizabeth II.
Meanwhile, another comparison also surfaced online. Beneath ****** O!'s Instagram video of the interaction, one user claimed Charles bears a striking resemblance to Princess Victoria of Hesse, his paternal great-grandmother from Prince Philip's side of the family. While that remains the opinion of one commenter, it added to the discussion surrounding the king's appearance.
#charles #royal #late #hello
20 days ago
In the U.S., although soccer is a sport every kid plays at least once, few adults follow the professional leagues. That mismatch is exactly what sparks a lively thread in r/AskAnAmerican, where a redditor asked, "Why is soccer so popular to play as kids but there’s hardly any fandom for professional soccer?"
Below, redditors break down everything from youth sports practicality to TV timeouts, and whether pro soccer (the recent World Cup not included) is truly unpopular or just easy to overlook.
Soccer is is easy for kids to start playing. In the comments, redditors point to its simple logistics: minimal gear, fewer barriers for beginners, and a schedule that fits busy families.
Being widely played does not automatically make something a top-tier spectator sport, especially in a country with entrenched leagues, traditions, and media ecosystems. Commenters argue that pro soccer competes for attention with sports that already dominate screens, stadiums, and youth dreams.
A big chunk of the debate comes down to a familiar split: participation versus spectatorship. Several redditors describe soccer as a great way to move, compete, and have a shared activity, but say that watching a professional game requires a different kind of attention and patience than they want to give.
#Soccer #sport #down #easy
Below, redditors break down everything from youth sports practicality to TV timeouts, and whether pro soccer (the recent World Cup not included) is truly unpopular or just easy to overlook.
Soccer is is easy for kids to start playing. In the comments, redditors point to its simple logistics: minimal gear, fewer barriers for beginners, and a schedule that fits busy families.
Being widely played does not automatically make something a top-tier spectator sport, especially in a country with entrenched leagues, traditions, and media ecosystems. Commenters argue that pro soccer competes for attention with sports that already dominate screens, stadiums, and youth dreams.
A big chunk of the debate comes down to a familiar split: participation versus spectatorship. Several redditors describe soccer as a great way to move, compete, and have a shared activity, but say that watching a professional game requires a different kind of attention and patience than they want to give.
#Soccer #sport #down #easy
24 days ago
Jersey Shore fans are taking a trip down memory lane after an old photo of Vinny Guadagnino resurfaced online, and it's sparking plenty of reactions.
A Reddit user recently shared a years-old selfie of the MTV star, 38, while discussing one of his more memorable personality traits from the show.
"I was laughing at how meticulous and picky Vinny was," the fan wrote, referring to his well-known attention to detail during his Jersey Shore days.
The throwback photo, believed to be from the early 2010s, shows a much younger Vinny sporting thick-rimmed glasses, a full beard, and his signature voluminous hairstyle.
"Not Vinny with the Pauly D blowout," one commenter joked.
A Reddit user recently shared a years-old selfie of the MTV star, 38, while discussing one of his more memorable personality traits from the show.
"I was laughing at how meticulous and picky Vinny was," the fan wrote, referring to his well-known attention to detail during his Jersey Shore days.
The throwback photo, believed to be from the early 2010s, shows a much younger Vinny sporting thick-rimmed glasses, a full beard, and his signature voluminous hairstyle.
"Not Vinny with the Pauly D blowout," one commenter joked.
26 days ago
Chip and Joanna Gaines' son Crew is putting his summer break to good use.
Joanna shared a rare video of the couple's youngest child via Instagram on Thursday, July 16. In the clip, Joanna filmed Crew preparing for his very own Magnolia farm stand by picking fresh produce from their garden, including a basket of tomatoes, a watermelon, and home-grown flowers. Crew ****** embled his farm stand, aptly named "Crew's Farm Stand," inside of Magnolia's headquarters in Waco, Texas.
"Busy morning at the office for Crew — His farm stand sold out in the first hour!" Gaines captioned the clip, which saw dozens of Magnolia employees purchase goods from the 8-year-old. "Proud little boy. Proud mama (to the magnolia and magnoliarealty team, thanks for supporting him!)."
Fans gushed over the adorable video in the post's comments. "Stop it right now! That's too cute. Want to know if his marketing style is more like his mom's with style and whimsy or his dads with sarcasm and jokes," one user wrote. Another added, "If I was there, I would buy him out!"
Someone else shared, "The cutest thing I've seen in a long time!" A different person posted, "The apple doesn't fall far from the tree! love this." A separate commenter stated, "Stop it! The care he puts into setting everything out is so sweet."
Joanna shared a rare video of the couple's youngest child via Instagram on Thursday, July 16. In the clip, Joanna filmed Crew preparing for his very own Magnolia farm stand by picking fresh produce from their garden, including a basket of tomatoes, a watermelon, and home-grown flowers. Crew ****** embled his farm stand, aptly named "Crew's Farm Stand," inside of Magnolia's headquarters in Waco, Texas.
"Busy morning at the office for Crew — His farm stand sold out in the first hour!" Gaines captioned the clip, which saw dozens of Magnolia employees purchase goods from the 8-year-old. "Proud little boy. Proud mama (to the magnolia and magnoliarealty team, thanks for supporting him!)."
Fans gushed over the adorable video in the post's comments. "Stop it right now! That's too cute. Want to know if his marketing style is more like his mom's with style and whimsy or his dads with sarcasm and jokes," one user wrote. Another added, "If I was there, I would buy him out!"
Someone else shared, "The cutest thing I've seen in a long time!" A different person posted, "The apple doesn't fall far from the tree! love this." A separate commenter stated, "Stop it! The care he puts into setting everything out is so sweet."
1 month ago
ESPN's Jeff Passan delivered breaking news on Friday that the St. Louis Cardinals have signed star rookie JJ Wetherholt to a "nine-figure contract" extension that will "buy out multiple years of free agency."
Wetherholt, 23, has been one of the best players in the majors through just 87 games of his big-league career. He entered play on Friday night with a .267/.362/.411 slash line, 13 homers, and nine stolen bases in nine tries. Additionally, he's graded out as an elite second baseman, valued at 16 outs above average (only Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. has been ******* sed a higher OAA among MLB defenders at 17).
So, it's been easy to see why Wetherholt was considered by many evaluators to be a top five prospect in baseball entering this season, and it's easy to see why the Cardinals would want to make sure he's under contract for a long time.
But one commenter in Passan's replies clearly isn't familiar with Wetherholt, and their response led to another memorable Passan takedown on social media.
"Bro I don't even know what position he plays how about you include that," X user Gooners Never Say Die replied to Passan.
Wetherholt, 23, has been one of the best players in the majors through just 87 games of his big-league career. He entered play on Friday night with a .267/.362/.411 slash line, 13 homers, and nine stolen bases in nine tries. Additionally, he's graded out as an elite second baseman, valued at 16 outs above average (only Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. has been ******* sed a higher OAA among MLB defenders at 17).
So, it's been easy to see why Wetherholt was considered by many evaluators to be a top five prospect in baseball entering this season, and it's easy to see why the Cardinals would want to make sure he's under contract for a long time.
But one commenter in Passan's replies clearly isn't familiar with Wetherholt, and their response led to another memorable Passan takedown on social media.
"Bro I don't even know what position he plays how about you include that," X user Gooners Never Say Die replied to Passan.
1 month ago
While Jonathan Scott and Zooey Deschanel aren't walking down the aisle anytime soon, they are still as in love as ever.
Scott showed his love for his fiancée on Instagram on Tuesday, July 7, by sharing new photos of them. "Yeah… I'm crushin," he wrote underneath the post, adding a heart eyes emoji.
The post's first slide featured sweet snaps the two took in a photo booth. Scott followed up the photo with a selfie the couple took while enjoying a meal out, as well as a red carpet pic of the pair at the A Complete Unknown movie premiere in December 2024.
Fans gushed over Scott's heartfelt post in the comments. "Please just 'Get married!'" one user quipped. Another added, "OMGGGGGGGGG, long live love, and may your love be eternal." Someone else shared, "I love it!!! You've always been my favorite! You have such great energy and you can see just how much you love her. I wish you both tons of happiness!!"
A different person posted, "I believe you are BOTH crushing!! So happy for you two!!" A separate commenter stated, "Marry this beautiful lady." Another wrote, "You and zooeydeschanel are the sweetest couple ever! Love you both so much!"
Scott showed his love for his fiancée on Instagram on Tuesday, July 7, by sharing new photos of them. "Yeah… I'm crushin," he wrote underneath the post, adding a heart eyes emoji.
The post's first slide featured sweet snaps the two took in a photo booth. Scott followed up the photo with a selfie the couple took while enjoying a meal out, as well as a red carpet pic of the pair at the A Complete Unknown movie premiere in December 2024.
Fans gushed over Scott's heartfelt post in the comments. "Please just 'Get married!'" one user quipped. Another added, "OMGGGGGGGGG, long live love, and may your love be eternal." Someone else shared, "I love it!!! You've always been my favorite! You have such great energy and you can see just how much you love her. I wish you both tons of happiness!!"
A different person posted, "I believe you are BOTH crushing!! So happy for you two!!" A separate commenter stated, "Marry this beautiful lady." Another wrote, "You and zooeydeschanel are the sweetest couple ever! Love you both so much!"
1 month ago
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When an immigrant from East Africa arrived in the U.S. in June 2024, they had just $650 to their name. Less than two years later, they shared a screenshot showing their Fidelity investment accounts had grown to more than $33,700.
Their recent post on Reddit's r/Money quickly attracted attention, with many commenters noticing that the account balance was larger than what many Americans have saved or invested despite having lived in the country their entire lives.
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When an immigrant from East Africa arrived in the U.S. in June 2024, they had just $650 to their name. Less than two years later, they shared a screenshot showing their Fidelity investment accounts had grown to more than $33,700.
Their recent post on Reddit's r/Money quickly attracted attention, with many commenters noticing that the account balance was larger than what many Americans have saved or invested despite having lived in the country their entire lives.
Don't Miss:
More than 1.5 million people are already quietly investing through Stash — start with as little as $1, earn stock on everyday purchases, and get a 3% IRA match with Stash+.
1 month ago
Ray J and Orlando Brown are already giving fans plenty to talk about ahead of their upcoming boxing match. A video circulating across social media shows the two entertainers getting into what social media users are calling a "heated argument" during a press conference promoting their scheduled fight on the undercard of Claressa Shields' upcoming event in Atlanta. What began as a routine face-off quickly spiraled into a bizarre and chaotic moment that left attendees visibly stunned and sent the internet into a frenzy.
In footage shared online, Brown and Ray J are seen standing face-to-face at the promotional event before tensions appear to escalate.
Several people seated at the press conference table turned around to watch as the confrontation unfolded, while others attempted to keep the situation under control. The exact details of what sparked the disagreement remain unclear, but the clip quickly gained traction online as fans reacted to the unexpected showdown.
Many viewers appeared less concerned about the argument itself and more entertained by the unusual dynamic between the two longtime entertainers. One commenter wrote, "You can't make this up [laughing face emoji] I never thought Ray J vs. Orlando brown." Another joked, "Nurse, they are at it again [laughing face emoji]."
A third user compared the moment to a crossover episode from two iconic 2000s television shows, writing, "'The Moesha' 'That's So Raven' crossover episode." Others poked fun at the participants' ages, with one commenter adding, "Men in their 40's showing out nowadays!"
In footage shared online, Brown and Ray J are seen standing face-to-face at the promotional event before tensions appear to escalate.
Several people seated at the press conference table turned around to watch as the confrontation unfolded, while others attempted to keep the situation under control. The exact details of what sparked the disagreement remain unclear, but the clip quickly gained traction online as fans reacted to the unexpected showdown.
Many viewers appeared less concerned about the argument itself and more entertained by the unusual dynamic between the two longtime entertainers. One commenter wrote, "You can't make this up [laughing face emoji] I never thought Ray J vs. Orlando brown." Another joked, "Nurse, they are at it again [laughing face emoji]."
A third user compared the moment to a crossover episode from two iconic 2000s television shows, writing, "'The Moesha' 'That's So Raven' crossover episode." Others poked fun at the participants' ages, with one commenter adding, "Men in their 40's showing out nowadays!"
1 month ago
Most debates about "work-life balance" focus on how jobs take over people's lives, with costs to personal relationships and well-being. But some employees have the opposite problem with a "life-work imbalance" that forces them to take time off for personal reasons. And, if a boss isn't understanding, they might fire you.
That's what happened to one Redditor who was handed a pink slip in her first week on the job as a payroll administrator — right after she took a day off to care for a sick toddler.
As she shared on Reddit (1), she started on a Monday, came in on Tuesday and asked to take Wednesday off to care for her son, got the OK, and then came in Thursday and was fired.
"I was let go in the morning for not being a good fit due to time," she wrote. "My question is, is this job market for real?"
She asked Redditors whether it was fair that she was fired or if the company "sucks." Most commenters said it may not be fair, but it was within bounds.
That's what happened to one Redditor who was handed a pink slip in her first week on the job as a payroll administrator — right after she took a day off to care for a sick toddler.
As she shared on Reddit (1), she started on a Monday, came in on Tuesday and asked to take Wednesday off to care for her son, got the OK, and then came in Thursday and was fired.
"I was let go in the morning for not being a good fit due to time," she wrote. "My question is, is this job market for real?"
She asked Redditors whether it was fair that she was fired or if the company "sucks." Most commenters said it may not be fair, but it was within bounds.
1 month ago
Not everyone is applauding the royal family's latest social media moment.
A photo of Queen Camilla, 78, standing with Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling, 60, has sparked backlash online.
The royal family's official Instagram account shared the image on Tuesday, June 30, with the caption, "With a shared passion for books and a deep commitment to children reading for pleasure, The Queen and author J.K. Rowling have met at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh."
It also added, "Her Majesty and Ms Rowling discussed the importance of ensuring that young people have access to books and the vital part reading plays in opening doors for future generations."
A few fans were supportive. "Thank you, Your Majesty for standing with, JK Rowling. Two strong & REAL women," wrote one commenter, while another praised Rowling for encouraging "a whole new generation of children to read again."
A photo of Queen Camilla, 78, standing with Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling, 60, has sparked backlash online.
The royal family's official Instagram account shared the image on Tuesday, June 30, with the caption, "With a shared passion for books and a deep commitment to children reading for pleasure, The Queen and author J.K. Rowling have met at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh."
It also added, "Her Majesty and Ms Rowling discussed the importance of ensuring that young people have access to books and the vital part reading plays in opening doors for future generations."
A few fans were supportive. "Thank you, Your Majesty for standing with, JK Rowling. Two strong & REAL women," wrote one commenter, while another praised Rowling for encouraging "a whole new generation of children to read again."
2 months ago
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has apparently had enough of his teammate, wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk.
Joining "Pardon My Take," which is hosted by Big Cat and PFT Commenter, Kittle was asked about Aiyuk. What Kittle said leaves no doubt that Aiyuk has indeed played his last down for the 49ers.
"The last time I saw Aiyuk was, call it Week 6, 7 or 8. I don't really know," Kittle told PFF Commenter who is a Washington Commanders fan.
"I used to make it a habit of mine to go out early in the morning before meetings to watch him train because he'd always be out there early, and I watched him run over 22 miles per hour and watched him stop on a dime. He's still got, but that was eight months ago, so I don't really know. You guys have fun with that, I guess."
After PFF Commenter responded, Kittle repeated, "You have fun with all that comes with it." When PFF Commenter replied that once Aiyuk lands with the Commanders, he'll finally be happy, Kittle added one more zinger.
Joining "Pardon My Take," which is hosted by Big Cat and PFT Commenter, Kittle was asked about Aiyuk. What Kittle said leaves no doubt that Aiyuk has indeed played his last down for the 49ers.
"The last time I saw Aiyuk was, call it Week 6, 7 or 8. I don't really know," Kittle told PFF Commenter who is a Washington Commanders fan.
"I used to make it a habit of mine to go out early in the morning before meetings to watch him train because he'd always be out there early, and I watched him run over 22 miles per hour and watched him stop on a dime. He's still got, but that was eight months ago, so I don't really know. You guys have fun with that, I guess."
After PFF Commenter responded, Kittle repeated, "You have fun with all that comes with it." When PFF Commenter replied that once Aiyuk lands with the Commanders, he'll finally be happy, Kittle added one more zinger.
2 months ago
Gypsy Rose Blanchard is giving fans another sweet glimpse into motherhood, and her latest video of her daughter, Aurora, has social media melting down. The internet star recently shared a heartwarming clip on Instagram showing a playful moment with her little girl, who is now officially on the move.
In the adorable video, Blanchard could be seen kneeling on the floor while encouraging her daughter to walk toward her. Aurora, dressed in pink pajamas, toddled across the room before stopping to blow kisses toward her mom, prompting an emotional reaction from fans in the comments.
While Blanchard allowed followers a peek into the milestone moment, she continued to keep her daughter's face concealed from public view. Throughout the clip, Aurora's back remained turned toward the camera as she walked toward her mom and wrapped her in a hug.
Blanchard captioned the touching post simply, "My world [pink heart emoji]."
The wholesome moment quickly sparked a wave of emotional reactions from followers, many praising Blanchard's journey into motherhood. "Motherhood is the sweetest. You're healing your younger you and your current you too," one commenter wrote. Another added, "I'm glad you get to have this, Gypsy."
In the adorable video, Blanchard could be seen kneeling on the floor while encouraging her daughter to walk toward her. Aurora, dressed in pink pajamas, toddled across the room before stopping to blow kisses toward her mom, prompting an emotional reaction from fans in the comments.
While Blanchard allowed followers a peek into the milestone moment, she continued to keep her daughter's face concealed from public view. Throughout the clip, Aurora's back remained turned toward the camera as she walked toward her mom and wrapped her in a hug.
Blanchard captioned the touching post simply, "My world [pink heart emoji]."
The wholesome moment quickly sparked a wave of emotional reactions from followers, many praising Blanchard's journey into motherhood. "Motherhood is the sweetest. You're healing your younger you and your current you too," one commenter wrote. Another added, "I'm glad you get to have this, Gypsy."
2 months ago
A version of this article first appeared on TKer.co
Market skeptics and commenters on social media will watch a single variable move in what they consider an unfavorable way, and then jump to the conclusion that the stock market is in trouble.
Maybe the market eventually moves as they predicted. Sometimes that happens.
But markets are complicated, and they’ll often move in counterintuitive ways.
Consider the recent rally in long-term interest rates. That’s gotta be bad news for the stock market, right? Not necessarily .
Market skeptics and commenters on social media will watch a single variable move in what they consider an unfavorable way, and then jump to the conclusion that the stock market is in trouble.
Maybe the market eventually moves as they predicted. Sometimes that happens.
But markets are complicated, and they’ll often move in counterintuitive ways.
Consider the recent rally in long-term interest rates. That’s gotta be bad news for the stock market, right? Not necessarily .
1 yr. ago
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BarstoolBigCat
PardonMyTake
I’m irrationally angry that you guys never talk to Ray Romano about the Sports Center SNL skit
It’s such a great Skit and a perfect topic for
PardonMyTake
(and deserves way more shine)
If you haven’t seen it then it’s a need to
BarstoolBigCat
PardonMyTake
I’m irrationally angry that you guys never talk to Ray Romano about the Sports Center SNL skit
It’s such a great Skit and a perfect topic for
PardonMyTake
(and deserves way more shine)
If you haven’t seen it then it’s a need to